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The more glucose your body has to process, the more thiamine it needs to help turn that fuel into usable energy. This clip explains why diets high in sugar and refined carbohydrates can increase B1 demand while simultaneously removing many of the nutrients naturally found in whole foods, creating the perfect setup for deficiency.
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High-dose thiamine is not always about correcting a simple dietary deficiency. This clip explains how very large doses may help reactivate thiamine-dependent enzymes that have become blocked or impaired, allowing cells to produce energy more effectively. The discussion also points to traumatic brain injury research showing how restoring B1-dependent energy pathways may reduce secondary cellular damage.